December · Iran
Best time to visit Persepolis in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Persepolis in December
Average temperature 6°C, 30 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 55% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.2/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- Humidity
- 55%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Persepolis scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 30 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Persepolis is the ruined ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid empire, with vast halls and carved reliefs near Shiraz.
December holds up well in Persepolis — 7th best month
December averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 30 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 daylight hours.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Persepolis in December?
- In December, Persepolis averages 6°C, 30 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Persepolis?
- December earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Persepolis in December?
- Expect about 30 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 55% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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